The conclusions of the follow-up evaluation of MNE HEIs, conducted by EUA Institutional Evaluation Program in 2018, highlighted significant shortcomings in the field of internationalization. In order to overcome these shortcomings, IESP project aims to enhance international competitiveness and visibility of MNE HEIs, by providing the best model for strengthening capacities for various aspects of internationalization. The project’s activities will result in: developed guidelines for enhancing internationalization; installed IT equipment with software for administration of mobility at IR offices and Language support centres; redesigned English web sites; capacity building of teaching/researchers staff in internationalization strategic planning, internationalization of research and innovation, and improved teaching skills for delivering courses in English; capacity building of administrative staff related to internationalization and improving English skills; developed internationalization strategies with action plans; developed supporting documentation for internationalization; designed catalogues for courses in English; developed summer schools in English; developed teaching materials in English; developed criteria for assessing quality of internationalization; established bodies for monitoring and evaluation of internationalization; established and equipped Language centres for support of internationalization. The project will have positive impact on the international competitiveness and visibility of the MNE HEIs as a result of the developed capacities and implementation of targeted internationalization measures. HEIs will improve their management, decision and policy making, and better respond to the needs and requirements of the society, and will be brought closer to EHEA/ERA through increased international visibility and networking with EU HEIs.
IESP general objective was to enhance international competitiveness of MNE HEIs, by providing the best model for strengthening capacities for various aspects of internationalization (int). IESP addressed next specific objectives:•Development of institutional strategies of internationalization; •Development of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of int;•Enhancement of staff knowledge and skills for participating in process of int•Enhancement of preconditions for increase of mobility
The IESP project targeted and supported institutional policy creation in the framework of governance, management, and general strategic thinking in the field of internationalisation at three Montenegrin HEIs. Its impact was attained by increasing each institution's managerial, teaching, research, and administrative capabilities in various internationalization-related areas, by developing internationalization strategic documents at each Montenegrin HEI.
<< Background >> The IESP project targeted and supported institutional policy creation in the framework of governance, management, and general strategic thinking in the field of internationalisation at three Montenegrin HEIs. Its impact was attained by increasing each institution's managerial, teaching, research, and administrative capabilities in various internationalization-related areas, by developing internationalization strategic documents at each Montenegrin HEI. << Objectives >> IESP general objective was to enhance international competitiveness of MNE HEIs, by providing the best model for strengthening capacities for various aspects of internationalization (int). IESP addressed next specific objectives:•Development of institutional strategies of internationalization; •Development of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation of int;•Enhancement of staff knowledge and skills for participating in process of int•Enhancement of preconditions for increase of mobility << Implementation >> IESP was implemented through a collaborative partnership of 3 EU HEIs, 3 MNE HEIs, 2 Ministries and the Agency for QA of HE. Based on best practice of EU HEIs and a wide range of trainings on various topics relevant for boosting internationalization efforts 3 MNE HEIs created their Internationalization Strategies 2021-2026 as the base for all future internationalization activities. Offer of courses in English language was increased and two summer schools in English were created and accredited. << Results >> Following are IEPS project’s main results:•3 Strategies for internationalization with action plans of MNE HEIs developed and adopted•3 sets of internationalization support documents of MNE HEIs developed and adopted •3 Language support centers for English and Montenegrin languages established and started at MNE HEIs•Enhanced knowledge and skills of staff at MNE HEIs for the process of internationalization•The first 2 accredited summer schools on English in Montenegro with 2 ECTS each.